Community Invited to Amateur Radio Field Day
While most people depend on a smartphone in an emergency, the Portage County Amateur Radio Service (PCARS) is preparing for the moment those phones don’t work anymore. The Portage County Amateur Radio Service is inviting residents to witness and participate in an emergency communications preparedness exercise at Freedom Township Park 6836 Streeter Rd June 27-June 28 in Freedom Township for...
Wilma Jean Mitchell
Wilma Jean Mitchell, age 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones and friends on May 17, 2026. Born in Gasaway, West Virginia on August 9, 1934, Wilma, a/k/a Sissie to her family, moved to Freedom, Ohio after graduating from Gasaway High School. She was so proud of her West Virginia roots and enjoyed reminiscing with...
Freedom Twp. Historical Society News
Freedom Township Historical Society is pleased to announce its first program for 2026 which is being sponsored by Freedom, Mantua, & Shalersville Historical Societies. Susan Cannavino of Presentations with Pizzazz will present a program about Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Please join us as we explore "The Life of Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis". This presentation deals with each phase of Jackie's...
Know The Facts – Community EMS District Additional Levy
Let’s talk about Community EMS District. Community EMS Distict is a tax funded public agency that provides emergency medical services for the Village of Garrettsville, Freedom Township, and Nelson Township. Until October 2009, the Distict contracted with Community Ambulance, Inc. Community Ambulance, Inc. provided the employees that handled the calls for emergency services, paying the day to day bills...
Charlotte Jewell
Charlotte (née Pochedly) Jewell passed peacefully at age 103 in her home on March 21, 2026. A life-long resident of Freedom Township, she was very proud of her family's contribution to the history of the area. In her own words, "In 1917, Martin and Mary Pochedly and their three children left their Archwood Avenue home in Cleveland to purchase...
EMS Needs Community Support
On Tuesday, May 5th, voters in Garrettsville, Freedom, and Nelson will have the opportunity to show their support for Community EMS District by supporting a 1.5 mil levy that will allow the EMS district to meet the growing demand for their services. Over the last 15 years, emergency calls to Community EMS have increased by more than 50%, rising from...
Kathleen Mary Towles
Kathleen Mary Towles passed away in the evening of Wednesday, February 11, 2026. She was born in Cleveland, OH, on July 24, 1942, to the late William Williams and Elizabeth (Rankin) Williams. She was raised in Windham Twp. and Freedom Twp. and was a proud graduate of James A. Garfield High School, then later, Kent State University. Kathleen retired from...
Freedom Twp Historical Society concludes their Bicentennial year
Freedom Township Historical Society recently concluded their bicentennial year activities by placing Christmas wreaths on the graves of three American Revolutionary War soldiers who are buried at Drakesburg Cemetery on Nichols Rd. in Freedom Township. The wreaths were provided by the Old Northwest - Aaron Olmstead chaper of the Daughters of the American Revolution. In between snow events here,...
Freedom Historical Society holds Veterans Day Exhibit
The Freedom Township Historical Society rounded out a year of celebrating Freedom Township’s Bicentennial by hosting a Veterans Day Exhibit Open House last Saturday at the FHS Building at 7276 State Route 303. “Hopefully, it is very impactful,” FHS Member Judy Thornton told The Weekly Villager. “We had a Vietnam Veteran and his wife come on Tuesday night, we had...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays Surviving Death “ A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife” by Leslie Kean. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required. Farmington Senior...
Freedom Twp Historical Society Veterans Open House
Freedom Township Historical Society will hold an OPEN HOUSE this coming Saturday November 15 from 11 AM - 3PM to showcase our VETERANS display and powerpoint program listing veterans from Freedom Township. This includes veterans from the American Revolutionary War through the present. We have at least 100 short biographies and a few photographs of some of these hometown...
Freedom Township Historical Society News
Freedom Township Historical Society is busily preparing for a Freedom veterans display at our November 11 meeting/program. We are asking you and/or any veteran from Freedom to submit a short biography and picture if possible of your military service for display at our November program. The picture could be a copy or if it's the real deal, it would...
Letter To The Editor
This letter is to present information to inform the residents of the Village of Garrettsville, Freedom Township, and Nelson Township about Issue 30. Issue 30 will be on the ballot for the November 4, 2025, election. What is the Levy? Issue 30 – “An additional tax for the benefit of the Community Emergency Medical Services District for the purpose of providing...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
Celebrate Freedom Township’s Bicentennial at Sept. 27 Fall Festival
There may be 200 ways to celebrate this 200-year milestone. In northwest Portage County, the Freedom Community Park Boosters and the Freedom Township Historical Society are joining forces to host an old-fashioned Freedom Township Fall Festival including a pumpkin sale, a car show and craft/vendor show for all. The festivities will take place at Freedom Center at the intersection...
Northern Portage “MEET THE CANDIDATE” Nights
Local elections are just around the corner, and the League of Women Voters of Northern Portage County invites everyone to our Meet the Candidates nights. There will be three sessions: Garrettsville Area: Garrettsville, Nelson, Windham, Freedom Date/Time: Wednesday September 24 at 6:30 PM Location: Klamer Center at the James A. Garfield Schools campus, 10207 OH-88 Garrettsville Candidates invited: Council, Trustee, School Board Races Crestwood...
Bicentennial Shirts & Calendars
This is Freedom Township's bicentennial year and to honor that, the Freedom Township Historical Society has "bicentennial" t-shirts for sale for $20.00 and "bicentennial" baseball hats for sale for &10.00. In addition, we have printed 18 month "bicentennial" calendars that begin with July 2025 and end with December 2026. The color calendar features a full page of old Freedom...
Robert Edward Evans
Robert Edward Evans, age 91 of Freedom Township, passed away July 17, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 20, 1934, in Wayland, Ohio, to parents John Reese and Hilda Marie (Philipp) Evans. Robert graduated from Freedom High School in 1951, the final graduating class from Freedom High School. He then proudly served his country...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
Freedom Township Historical Society displays barn photos
To celebrate the bicentennial of Freedom Township, the Freedom Township Historical Society is presenting a glimpse of the storied past of the community. Thanks to the efforts of FTHS member Judy Thornton, there will be a photo display of almost every barn that has existed in Freedom Township at the FTHS Building on 7276 State Route 303 lasting until...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
We’re All Invited
Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
Freedom Township Historical Society barn picture display
Saturday, July 12 is a big day for the Freedom Historical Society. We will have 80 plus pictures of Freedom barns with their addresses on display at our school # 2, 7276 St Rt 303. The school will be open from 10 - 3 PM. We encourage you to bring picture(s) of your barn and to share information about...
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
Gilbert B. Krohn
Gilbert “Gil” B. Krohn, 76, of Freedom Twp., OH, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025. Gil was born February 16, 1949, in Cleveland OH to the late Theodore and Leone (nee Seeley) Krohn and was raised in Mantua OH. Gil was a 1967 graduate of Crestwood HS and a retiree from both Ohio Bell Telephone Co. and Kent State University....
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Book Review At The YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays “THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave,...
